Underground Miner - Jumbo Operator

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp on site

Dining services

On-site bus transport

Job summary

Northern Star Pogo Mine is seeking an Underground Miner to safely operate underground equipment and perform a range of mining tasks. You will lead crews, mentor junior personnel, and ensure compliance with MSHA regulations while maintaining high safety and productivity standards at a remote site.

Based at a company-provided camp, the role requires strong English communication, basic computer literacy, and flexibility to adapt to demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground equipment and perform mining tasks including jumbo drilling.
• Minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
• Lead underground crews and mentor junior personnel.
• Communicate clearly on two-way radio and report hazards immediately.
• Conduct pre-start checks and ensure safety compliance with MSHA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Driver's license

MSHA compliance

English communication

Basic computer literacy

Flexibility

Job description

TheUnderground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck driving, Nipper, Bogging, Charge-up, Service Crew, Construction, Long hole and Jumbo drilling.

Duties include:

Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.

Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.

General labouring as required.

Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.

Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.

Carrying out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures in accordance with MSHA requirements.

Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.

Report all hazards,incidentsand injuriesimmediately.

Perform thorough Pre-Start checks and report all damage as soon as possible but before the end of shift.

Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.

Assessingand monitoring ofgroundconditions.

Conductscalingin accordance withsite requirements.

Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.

Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.

Otherduties as required.

The specifics:

Qualifications Required

Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.

Current Driver’s License.

Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Be able to pass a background check andpost offerphysical.

Desired Experience & Competencies

Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.

Operate the jumbo withinmine designandground supportstandards.

Operate efficiently by minimising rework, waste and identify savings.

Provide accurate recording of jumbo daily activity.

Only operate with appropriate plans and clear understanding of those plans.

Lead underground crews and mentor junior personnel.

Basic mechanical knowledge.

Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English

Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

Basic computer literacy.

The details:

Working a 28 day on, 28 day off rotating schedule, 11.50 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.